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II followed her to school one day,
Which was against the rule:


Hickory nuts are the best, said Ned,
To mis- little sisters ami brothers.
They are hardest To crack, but when they are
cracked,
They are nicer than all the Others"
Peanuts are better think, said Tom.
They're the incest nuts that they sell
So easy to crack, and most always. You know,
You vii! find two nuts in one shell
They talked Of walnu.s and bntternuts
OF chestnuts, raw, boiled and roasted,
And of his particular fasorite KIND,
Each little child eagerly boasted.
Quiet and unnoticed in the throng
stood Curlyhead funny and small
Who said when the others had finished, II think
That doughnuts are better than all
Golden Days.
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D. A. Bradford, wholesale paper dealer
of Chattanooga, Tenn, writes hat he wa
seriously afflicted with a severe cold that
settled on his lungs: had tried many rene
dies without benefit Being induced to try
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consumption
did so and was entirely cured by the use OF
"A few bottles. Since which time he has used
it in his family for all Coughs and Cold'
with the best results This is the experience
Of thousands whose lives have been saved by
this Wonderful Discovery.
Trial bottles free at d. Lorriaux's Drug
Store. Large bottles 81.
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A crowd of boys followed at tue runaway's
heels with cries and shouts, increasing alike
his terror and his speed, until, at last, he bad
distanced the pursuers, but not, alas! that
horrible, noisy thing that clattered and rat
tied at his heels Thoroughly tired. and quite
as thoroughly terrified, the poor dog looked
to right and left as lie ran for help or shelter
At length he spiel at the corner Of n cross
street not far away, large, friendly looking
Newfoundland dog With pitaous cries and
an imploring look, the exhausted dog dragged
himself and his noisy appendage to the New
foundIand and looked to him for help. Nor
was his appeal unheeded, for the Newfonnd-
land seemed to appreciate tie position and at
once showed himself to be a generous dog. A
patient gnawing at the string finally re-
leasei the can; and then, lifting it in air, the
Newfoundland flung it from him with tri-
umphant toss Of the head, while the other dog
joyousIy bounded up from his crouching posi-
tion-thankfnl 10 be rid of the troublesome
burden which his human tOrmentors lad in
Eieted upon bm.-St. Nicholas
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in the Mexican war. and lost an arm while gal
lantly leading charge. July 2 1862 at the close
of McClellan'S Peninsula campaign. he was pro
NOTED tn n major generaShip for gaantry. He
did not long live TO enjoy his new honor, however
He was killed at Chautilly, Va, Sept. /, two
months later.
There was fighting all along the line that
bloody Monday, June N Back ut White Oak
Swamp bridge, on its south side, Gems Smith.
Richardson and Nagle were posted with their
commands and Ayres' and liazard's bat
teries They had crossed White Oak Swamp
bridge and destroyed it behind them Jack
son came up in hot pursuit, And there was
desperate fighting Hazard MAS mOrtally
wounded and his battery cut Ia pieces, but
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THE BATTLE OF MALVERN HILL

This battle properly closes the terrific seven
days fighting.
As the troops came in they were posted in
strong positions about Malvern Hill by Gcn Bar
nard, chief engineer They changed front and
we're faced toward Richmond.
1t was finally settled however, that the perma.
nent camp was not to be at Malvern Hill hut at
Uarrisons landing, on the river, where supplies
could be better obtained and where the army
could be under the protection of the gunboats
Gen Mcclellan went on board the Gaena to con
slilt with Commodore Rodgers about the SnppleS
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gallant and accom-
plisled Of American
soldiers of his time
He vas born in 1915.
IN New York city,
and vas educated Ht
Columbia rHlle ge.
hut aftnrvard en-
tered the rrguIar
army. He gent To
France - pursue his
military stud les,
ioiued the French
army md served with
such distinction in
Algiers that he re-
ccived the Cross ~
the Legion 0f Honor.
AftnrwarI he served
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County Court-Judge snyder.

In the Rodes assignment case, William
Louf, assignee, final report approved and
assignee discharged. In the matter OF the
assignment of Abner Laughlin, on petition
of creditors and insolvent the proceedings
were discontinued and assignee discharged,
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The Federal Gen
Burns and his men
fought desperately.
The battle occurred
on Sunday.
n Xt morning,
June 50, St0newall
Jackson crossed the
Chickahonnilly and
followed in pursuit.
Magruler moved
to ward Malvern
Hill.
The third fight
,l,ot ,,,iy ,,I,pn an
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YOUNG FOLKS COLUMN.
A NEWFOUNDLAND DOG PROVES A
FRIEND IN NEED.

A Game AfYording Amusement aud Re
auiring skill aud Steady Nervcs-Why
the Nursery Rhyme OF MARY Had u
Little Lamb" Was Written.
The novel game board here depicted is de-
signed TO be used explains Scientific Ameri-
can, in the playing Of game which not only
affords much amusement, but requires con-
siderable skill ana steady nerves.
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SO-cilltu seven uitNs
fighting, July /. lie
was one of the old
school military men,
having been born In
1902. lie was q
graduate Of West
Point, and served in
the regular army
from 1916 till 1869,
attaining the rank Of
major general of
volunteers. lie re-
signed from { h g
army at the close OF
~ . a, hIA..
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In the OiiiCes.
MARRIAGE LICENCES.

James Maher and Eva Le'I
Phillip Aumron and Mary Boland
Richard A Naste and Sarah Atherton.
Charles L. Cook and Margaret Nylie
Simeon 6, Gay and Mrs. Jennie Gay
NJ. Vincent and NJ Maui Summers,
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The first annual meeting of the Music
Teachers Association of Illinois will be
held Ia the Music Hall, Chicago, Wednes
day, Thursday and Friday, June 2Th and
30th, and July 1st Mrs Nj. 7. Gale, OF
this city, is vice president for Marshal
county
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A short Dog story.

Rattlety-bang! rattlety bang down the
street clattered tin can tied TO the tai OF
poor, friendless aud frightened dog.
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Freight trains carrying passengers leave Ottawa as
follows: For Paw Paw and Earl 40 Pm; for Strea
10 90 A.n, . . -
Puliuan Palace Sleeping Cars. c II. & q. Drawi-s
Room Cars Horizons Reclining Chair Cars and the
r. a O. Palace Dining Cars by this route All hforpA
ton sbout of fare. sleeping car accommodation
PAUL MORTON
General Passenger and Ticket Agent Chicago.
H. II. STuNE, -
General Manager Chicago. GEO. f. ROE,
Agent at ofswB
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The we'll known nursery song, beginning
Mary had n littla lamh

The we'll known nursery song, beginning
Mary had little lamb,
It's fleece was white as snow,
was founded on an incident in real life, and
the heroine, Mary, is at the present time
benign lady of some 20 years of age Mary
was born on farm in Worcester county,
Massachusetts,, and very fond was she during
her early childhood of running about over the
fields with her father One day they found "a
Young lamb numb with cold and half starved,
its mother having died during the night.
Mary's kind heart was touched, and lifting
the half dead animal in her arms she carried
it to the house, made a bed for 1t near the
kitchen fire, and in due time nursed 1t back to
life and health. In return for her kind
services the lamb became very much attached
TO Mary.
II followed her to school one day,
Which was against the rule:
Mary hid it under her desk, and all went well
until she was called to the teachers desk to
recIte her lesson, when the lamb walked after
her, and ''made the children laugh and play.
The teacher was obliged TO turn it out and
shut i up in an adjoining wood shed until
such time as Mary could take it home. A
young student, hearing of the incident, wrote
the rhyme so familiar to all. The lamb lived
to a good old age, and Mary wore several
pairs of stockings made from its ileace, one
pair of which figured not so very long ago at
a church fair in Massachusetts, where they
were sold for big price ms curious relic OF
the old days which furnished the incident OF
John Rolstone's story in verse about Mary
and her little lamb"
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Lightning Express Denver Express, and kansas ~
and 81, LOUIS Express trains run daly EXPRESS MAI
and Joliet Accommodation run daily. cNccpi Sunday
Kansas City and 81 Louis Express guink south rum
through without change Of cars Morning train 10 81
Louis has free chair cars and evening train thrOus
JAY w. ADAMS
Ticket Agrut &. Il A. Railroad.
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II l. probable that savings bank will
he started in Aurora before long.
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NOTiCE.-EsTATH OF JACOB GACL DECEASED.
~ Notice n hereby given that the undersigned, Ex'
ecurN OF the last VIII and testament Of Jacob Gan,
late Of the county VI La Sale and state Of Illinois, de
ceased will appear before the Probate Court OF said
county ON the third Monday lbeing the 18Th day. of
August 1887, nj the Probate Court Room, In Ottawa, In
said county when and where all persons having claims
or demands Against said estate are notified 10 attend
and present the same 10 writing for ad djustInent.
Dated this I'd day Of June. 4: y. ISL.
MARIANNE GAUL
jun25-3w ENecuuiS
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Regel.

LNNAL SErrIENIENr,. - Esr,rs os
PHILIr CAMPBELL. DECEASED. Notce IL hereby
given all persons interested In said estate that the
undersigned, Eyecutrix OF the last will and testament
of said Philip Campbell decreased viii appear before
the Probate Court of The county Of La sale and
state of Illinois, NJ the County Cuurt House, In Ottawa
iu said county, on Mopday the 18th day OF July 4. ~
1885, for the purpos. o rendering an account Of her
proceedings Ia the administration of said estate for the
hnal settlement
Dated at Ottawa this 2lst day Of June. 1881.
MARC ARET CAMPBELL.
ATTEST: HENRY HELNlG, ExecutriN,
Clerk Probate Court Ia Sale Co, III. jun25-5w
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WHEN YOU TRAVEL

Tine Sc ec,ed by the United States GoverNmeot to e'
the Fast Mail tho
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Chicago, Alton e. St. Louis Railroad

On and after May 9. 1856, trains on the c. & A. T.
X pass Joliet as follows:
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-08-05
New HAVEN.

ID. ii. Squier continues very feeble.
Mrs. Mary Barton of Burlington has
been spending several days with her sis
ter, Mrs. ID. II. Squier.
Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson were in
Burlington over the sabbath, having
been called there by the sudden death of
a relative.
The band are deserving of success, and
are commercially ambitious. An ice
cream festival was advertised for We'd
nesday evening for their benefit.
Miss Fideia Jewett of California, a
sister of Mrs. VIM. z. Nash, sailed re-
Gently for Europe. Miss Jewett has
been a teacher for many years and leaves
to seek needed rest.
Prof. c. C. Cove (recently of Monson,
Mass with his family, was in town last
week. We learn he goes in the fall to
North Adams, Mass, to take the super
intendency of system of schools en-
rolling 1000 pupils.
We beg pardon. The tabernacle
hasn't "moyed on yet, only part of its
occupants. The remainder nightly eX-
pound the prophecies about "the beast
mot Butler, the other one) and kindred
topics.
Law business is lively now. A. G..
Squier VS.. Ed. Whitmore, eiectment, was
heard before Justice Z. A. Doud on Mon
day. Defendant defaulted and judgment
was rendered for plaintiff, and writ of
possession and damages and costs, S7.55,
issued. Aug. 6. Cowles VS.. Gibbs, breach
of contract. comes off: to be heard by
Justice Hunt. On the 9th, Justice Brooks
of Middlebury will try New Haven VS..
Ferrisburgh, support of pauper; hearing
at the town hall.
The storm of last week Thursday was
very severe in the east and south parts of
the town. Crops were Frustrated and
Corliss Gordon lost mare and colt and
Dea G. p. Hathorn colt, by lightning.
The electric fluid played havoc with Hi
ram Thompson's windmill tower and
followed the wire that ran from the mill
to the barn. to the latter structure. which
was ignited. BY the merest chance Mr..
Thompson went to the barn just at this
time, and, seeing he blaze. eXtingu.hed
which were connected.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-08-05

been known in years. Prices for leaf
tobacco increased from 30 to 100 per cent
during July and are still tending upward.
Twenty compostors, book binders. ste
reotypers and pressmen from the govern
ment printing office at Washington have
been offered $1,000 year each, with ex-
penses to and from Japan, to go there to
form the nucleus of the force in the new
government printing Office of Japan.
The sensation on Wall street at New
York Monday was the news of jerome
i. Hills defalcation. He is one of the
trustees of the William Lottimer estate
and has confessed that he took railroad
bonds to the par amount of S250,0O0
belonging to the estate and used them as
margins in dealing in stocks.
Five families were imprisoned in a
burning building at Chicago Sunday
morning. Two persons were burned to
death. and several others will probably
die. The lower part of the building was
used as bakery by Christian Essen and
tlN lllt Stdl ttu III illt ONtllS anu QUICKLY
spread to the second story. All means
of escape for the sleepers above were cut
off.
a disastrous tornado passed over the
town of David City, Nebraska. Friday
evening. One man was killed and over
half the buildings in the town demolished
including Union Pacific and Burlington
Il Missouri depots. large brick school
house, Methodist and Congregational
churches. several stores and many dwell
ing houses. The damage is estimated at
100000.
James Martin, II. fell from the Brook
Ign bridge Monday morning and escaped
with only slight injuries. He was at
work painting, and was bringing two
buckets of paint to the scafl'old. near
where Prof. Odlum made his fatal leap,
when his feet caught upon the track and
he stumbled over, falling headlong into
the river. In his descent he struck the
water. He was picked up by a passing
tug.
Anna Shoots has been arrested at
Adamsville. o.. on suspicion of having
poisoned her four children. The first
two died a year ago and not long since
the Youngest child died. as Mrs. SHOOTS
said, from eating nght-shade. Nothing
was suspected till the fourth died. July D.,
in great agony. The neighbors sought
an explanation. and were told that chol-
era-morbus was the cause. They were
not satisfied. and had the body exhumed
An examination revealed large quantities
of paris green in the stomach. Mrs.
SHOOTS. who is q years old. and married
10 years. protests that her children died
from natural causes. Her husband is a
leading merchant of the place.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-08-05

mother rescued the dress and Fred. from
the hands of the police.
The threshing machine began its work
on the premises of Stephen Ball, North
Ferrisburgh, Monday. His wheat was
very fine this season. He has about
1000 bushels of oats to thresh, besides a
good crop of peas.
Eben Learned, Esq, of Norwich,
Conn, well remembered in this commu-
nifty as for many years a regular summer
visitor, died at his home in Norwich, last
week, after prolonged illness. He was
a gentleman of wealth, position and in
fluence.
Monday larger boat than the Lily
would have been crowded with pleasure
seekers, if all who desired to recreate
had put in an appearance. As it was.
there was goodly party and the morn
ing fine. This week will be a great one
for the campers.
An order for over $1,000 worth of
granite, for building purposes, has been
received by the Adirondacks Granite Co.,
and the quarry is not fairly opened yet.
That speaks well for the character of
the granite. The order came from Phil
adelphia, and the granite is for use on
public buildings. Vergennes hopes to
realize, ultimately, from the success of
this great enterprise.
Lake Champlain will be lively sheet
of water when all the new boats are
available. There is the Ermini, of New
York build. now at Lansingburgh receiv-
ing her finishing touches, which will be
a desirable addition to the fleet of steam
vessels. She is owned by j. NJ. Wilson
of Troy, is 10 feet over all, has 81
horsepower Shipman engine, and is
good for Is miles an hour. She i:
sheathed with white cedar; her ribs are
hackmatack. Then there is the Scionda
steam yacht, Mr.. Sanders of Albany
owner, which will soon be ready to joil
the fleet, and is first-class in every par
ticular.
The Chicago Inter-Ocean publishes d
detailed account of the long and usefu
official career of Mr.. C.. G.. Wheeler. sc
long connected with the great North
western railroad. He went to Chicago
from Ferrisburgh in 1854 and in 1855 wa:
agent of the old Chicago Il Milwaukee,
road. Step by step he has risen to the
highest point as counsel and manager o.
the greatest railroad interest in this coun
try and the world. He has earned hi
retiracy. made splendid name for him
self and has the confidence of the rail
road world. He has hosts of friends il
this State and last season visited hi:
brother here, the late Edward Wheeler
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-08-05
RIPTON,

W. :. Huntley is repairing damages
caused by the late high water. When
he reached the wheel of his tub shop he
found that large rock broke down
some of the timbers of the dam. and. fall
ing. struck against the wooden wall of
place the wheel.
Our base ball club went to Lincoln on
the 23d ult.. and PLAYED with the nine
there. 1t had eight innings to the Lin
coin club nine, the score standing at the
close 40 in their favor to Il for their OBJ
ponentS, and on the Goth ult., they went to
Brandon TO contest for the S25 prize Of
fered by the Catholic fair, but arrived
30 minutes after the game was called.
But, though not able to compete, they
played with the Forrestdales and won
by a score of 80 to Il. They express
themselves as greatly disappointed in not
being able to try conclusions with some
of the clubs from the vicinity of Rutland.
The house and barn Of W. r. Newton
were destroyed by fire on the afternoon
of the 3lst ult 1t was caused by the
burning out of defective chimney. And
about midnight Sunday the blacksmith
shop, standing between where the house
and barn had stood, and which had been
saved only by the most strenuous exer-
tons, was also burned. About 500
worth of hay, farming tools, ETC., went
with the barn. The furniture in the low
er part of the house was saved in dam
aged condition, while that in the cham
beers was totally destroyed. Loss on
buildings $500 to $500. on which there
was "A small Insurance.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-08-05
SHOREHAM.

The Misses Hoyt of Castleton, VT, are
among the guests at w. w. Moore's.
Rev. W. A. Start will preach at the
Universalist church here on Sunday,
Aug. Ii.
Waterman Sunderland and daughter
arrived at Royal Witherel's Monday
evening from the West.
We do hope the thermometers will give
us a rest from among the nneties before
we are transformed into grease spots.
Notwithstanding the intense heat guests
are arriving from far and near. Many
families are consequently entertaining
friends.
Judging from hearsay, we think Prof
w. w. Dayton, the Spiritnalistic exposer,
will have full house at Academy hall
next Saturday evening, as he comes high,
ly recommended.
Miss Alice Thompson of New Jersey
has been in town a few weeks visiting
friends. She returned home August 2
accompanied by Miss Maggie Burge. who
will spend little time with her.
Mrs. Hitchcock, wife of the late DR.
VIM. Hitchcock, with her daughter, Mrs
Newcomb of Texas, made numerous calls
in town on Tuesday, receiving hearty
welcome from their many friends.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-08-05
WEST CORNWALL,

Mr.. and Mrs. White took trip to
Benson last week.
Mrs. II. w. Bingham is no better, but
is quite comfortable most of the time.
The onion crop is looking fine. The
promise is good for nice onions and a
good yield.
VIM. II. belong has taken his horses
Clarmont and Ella l.. across the lake,
where they are in training for develop
ment of speed.
Miss Grace Hitler of Syracuse, n. Y,
who has lately spent several days with
her friend, Hattie Hamilton, has returned
to Middlebury.
F. S. Haskell has lately traded his pa
Ger Tom with parties in Burlington for
a younger chestnut horse, white face and
a fine looking horse.
Miss Cora Bingham and Miss Matte
Field have closed their schools and are at
home for the rest and enjoyment that
comes with a vacation.
Heavy thunder showers were all about
us Tuesday evening, but not very severe
here. The fact is we are very well sup
piled with water just now, but we are a
submissive people and take whatever
comes with good grace.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-08-05
WEYBRIDGE,

W. c. and A. W. Sturtevant are at ST..
Adams this week.
Miss Mary Cady of Mddlebury is to
teach the fall term in district No. 3.
Geo. W. Sneden returned last week
from his tour to Central and Northeast
ern New York. He reports a fine time.
Prof. Hotfnagle of Beeman acade my
was in town last week and captured near
ly dozen students for the coming fall
term.
Mrs. Mahala Child died at her home on
Tuesday morning at ) o'clock and was
buried from the same place on Thursday
at p. M, Presiding Elder Bennett Off
ciating.
l.. c. Sturtevant has two carloads of
rams nearly purchased for the Texas
market. They are certainly fine ones.
His selections have been close and will
no doubt satisfy his customers.
Friends who lave spent their vacations
here are returning, we think with regret,
to their several places and homes.
Among them are Herbert Huntley. stem
ographer in the office of the superinten-
dent of the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad
in New York: Miss Carrie Fitch of
Massachusetts and Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Crysler of Kansas City. Mo. Sheridan
Child, son of Col. J. \. Child, of St.
Louis. so well and favorably known here,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Bates of Boston,
are among those that still remain.